2011 YAMAHA CYGNUS 125 warning

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vicinity of sparks, open fl ames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfi ll the fuel tank. When
refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank fi ll-
er hole. Stop fi lling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the fi ller
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine
or the sun can cause fuel to spill
out of the fuel tank.
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel im-
mediately.
NOTICE:
Immedi-
ately wipe off spilled fuel with a
clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel
may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.[ECA10071]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
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WARNING
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle
gasoline with care. Never siphon
gasoline by mouth. If you should
swallow some gasoline or inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some
gasoline in your eyes, see your
doctor immediately. If gasoline
spills on your skin, wash with soap
and water. If gasoline spills on your
clothing, change your clothes.
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Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASO-
LINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
7.4 L (1.96 US gal) (1.63 Imp.gal)
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NOTICEUse only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
severe damage to internal engine
parts, such as the valves and pis-
ton rings, as well as to the exhaust
system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs.
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Catalytic convertersThis vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a re hazard or
burns:● Do not park the vehicle near
possible re hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.● Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.● Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down be-
fore doing any maintenance
work.● Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
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NOTICEUse only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
unrepairable damage to the cata-
lytic converter.
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KickstarterZAUM00**
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1. Kickstarter To start the engine, fold out the kick-
starter lever, move it down lightly with
your foot until the gears engage, and
then push it down smoothly but force-
fully.
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SeatTo open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Insert the key into the main
switch, and then turn it coun-
terclockwise to the fi rst “OPEN”
position. If the main switch is in
the “LOCK” position, turn the key
counterclockwise to the second
“OPEN” position.ZAUM00**TIPDo not push inward when turning the
key from “OFF” to “OPEN” or from
“LOCK” to “OPEN”.
3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then
push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left
unattended.TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
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Storage compartmentsFront storage compartmentZAUM00**
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1. Front storage compartment
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WARNING
● Do not exceed the load limit of
1.5 kg (3.3 lb) for the front stor-
age compartment.● Do not exceed the maximum
load of 157 kg (346 lb) for the
vehicle.
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Rear storage compartmentZAUM00**
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1. Rear storage compartmentThe rear storage compartment is
located under the seat. (See page
3-10.)
ECAT1030
NOTICEKeep the following points in mind
when using the rear storage com-
partment.● Since the rear storage com-
partment accumulates heat
when exposed to the sun, do
not store anything susceptible
to heat inside it.● To avoid humidity from spread-
ing through the rear storage
compartment, wrap wet articles
in a plastic bag before storing
them in the compartment.
● Since the rear storage com-
partment may get wet while the
scooter is being washed, wrap
any articles stored in the rear
compartment in a plastic bag.● Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the rear storage
compartment.
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WARNING
● Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg (11 lb) for the rear storage
compartment.● Do not exceed the maximum
load of 157 kg (346 lb) for the
vehicle.
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SidestandZAUM00**
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1. SidestandThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part
of the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See page 3-12 for an explana-
tion of the ignition circuit cut-off sys-
tem.)
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WARNING
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sid-
estand cannot be properly moved
up (or does not stay up), otherwise
the sidestand could contact the
ground and distract the operator,
resulting in a possible loss of con-
trol. Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-
off system has been designed to
assist the operator in ful lling the
responsibility of raising the sides-
tand before starting off. Therefore,
check this system regularly and
have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it
does not function properly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off systemCheck the operation of the sidestand
switch according to the following pro-
cedure.Turn the key on.
Put the sidestand up.Push the start switch while applying
either of the brake levers. The engine will
start.Put the sidestand down.
If the engine stalls:
The sidestand switch is OK.
WARNING
● The vehicle must be placed on
the centerstand during this in-
spection.● If a malfunction is noted, have
a Yamaha dealer check the
system before riding.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the in-
spection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
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WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment dam-
age. Do not operate the vehicle if you nd any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures pro-
vided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully
to become familiar with all controls.
If there is a control or function you
do not understand, ask your Yamaha
dealer.
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WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of
control, which could cause an ac-
cident or injury.
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TIPThis model is equipped with a lean
angle sensor to stop the engine in
case of a turnover. To start the en-
gine after a turnover, be sure to turn
the main switch to “OFF” and then to
“ON”. Failing to do so will prevent the
engine from starting even though the
engine will crank when pushing the
start switch.
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Starting the engine
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NOTICESee page 5-3 for engine break-in
instructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the rst time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the sides-
tand must be up.
See page 3-12 for more information.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
NOTICE:
For
maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine
is cold!
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If the engine does not start, re-
lease the start switch, wait a few
seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 5 seconds on any
one attempt. If the engine does not start with the starter motor, try
using the kickstarter.
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Acceleration and decelera-
tion
(a)(b)
The speed can be adjusted by open-
ing and closing the throttle. To in-
crease the speed, turn the throttle grip
in direction (a). To reduce the speed,
turn the throttle grip in direction (b).
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Braking
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WARNING
● Avoid braking hard or sud-
denly (especially when leaning
over to one side), otherwise the
scooter may skid or overturn.● Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching such
areas and cross them with cau-
tion.● Keep in mind that braking on
a wet road is much more dif -
cult.● Ride slowly down a hill, as
braking downhill can be very
dif cult.
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually
increasing the pressure.
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Starting offTIPBefore starting off, allow the engine to
warm up.
1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding
the grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the center-
stand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad-
just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffi c, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.
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